Department of Public Works

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Public Works is to provide essential services to the residents of Lafourche Parish in a prompt, courteous, safe, efficient and cost-effective manner. Public Works, through its dedicated employees, strives to plan, design, maintain, and operate public infrastructure in a manner that respects the environment and provides the best possible streets and roadways, storm drainage, and bridge infrastructure to ensure the safety and security of parish residents and their properties.